What Would Cause Weakness And Swelling In The Right Hand With Very Little Finger Control?

Posted on Wed, 24 Apr 2024

Question: Have weakness and some swelling in right hand. very little finger control. Difficult holding anything almost useless. Can grip if can rap full hand around item like streering wheel

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Weakness with swelling of hand needs examination by a doctor especially Neurologist or rheumatologist.
Possibility of joint disease or neuropathy is likely.
Nerve conduction study may be needed too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

You did not indicate that the thyroid could be involved. Why. Local Dr indicated that was the problem,,this is why been taking thyroid prescription.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue thyroid medications

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Very unlikely to be asymmetrical involvement of limbs with hypothyroidism.
If hypothyroidism is detected it needs medications for control but evaluation is needed for different presentation as discussed.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy